Legal Counsel, Rest of Asia

Why Valvoline Global Operations?

At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

• Treating everyone with care.

• Acting with unwavering integrity.

• Striving for excellence in all endeavors.

• Delivering on our commitments with passion.

• Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

Careers for the Driven

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Legal Counsel, Rest of Asia (ROA) based in Bangkok, Thailand reporting directly to the Senior Counsel, APAC. This is a hybrid opportunity, 2 days remote per week.

This role for the ROA regional counsel is designed to provide essential legal support to the ROA business, with a primary focus on our operations in Thailand and other countries across the Rest of Asia markets. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, contract management and maintenance, third-party risk management (due diligence), and collaborative support with stakeholders from both the Thailand business and the Rest of Asia region on various legal matters. You will oversee and maintain various business agreements, supply contracts, and other legal documents.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to build professional experience while gaining insights into the practical aspects of Thai law as well as regional laws applicable within the ROA markets. Additionally, this role will learn about all relevant functions of our business in a broader context.

The function also plays a vital role in supporting ROA's operational compliance and secretarial obligations. Furthermore, this role will assist in drafting, negotiating, and executing agreements for both our Thailand operations and those throughout the Rest of Asia region.

Candidates who possess strong reporting skills along with a practical, business-oriented approach to legal issues. A keen emphasis on organization, planning abilities, and attention to detail is highly valued in this role.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Managing and maintaining 3rd party risk management overview for Rest of Asia. Conducting due diligence evaluations and reviews for 3rd parties in scope
• Managing the secretarial function for the regional entities such as Board Meetings, Annual General Meeting etc. comply statutorily, as well with the organization's governing document and its procedures. Including the preparation of notices, agendas and minutes. Maintaining an up-to-date file and database of secretarial and other corporate related governance documentation of the Thai legal entities. Preparing resolutions and updating corporate documentation in accordance with business needs and legal requirements. Maintaining structure and records of intercompany service, license and other agreements, in consultation with the applicable departments
• Drafting, negotiating and finalizing a broad range of commercial contracts and other agreements (including, but not limited to: distributor, service and supply agreements, marketing, sponsorship and promotion agreements, and employment contracts for the ROA market
• Advising ROA business management team of legal aspects of proposed decisions, such as, termination of contracts, reorganizations, employee consultation and other employment matters, competition law, intellectual property, product liability, compliance with laws and VGO policies
• Provide a broad spectrum of legal support (not limited to) on general legal advice, employment law matters, general litigation, commercial contracts, competition, personal data etc.
• Maintain sound relationships with the Thailand and Rest of Asia business across all functions including Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Human Resources and and to provide regular reporting on all such matters to relevant stakeholders
• Assisting with miscellaneous legal administration tasks as directed by the APAC Senior Counsel as well as on all various and general legal matters for the Thailand business and Rest of Asia region
• Collaborates with the global center of excellence lawyers in Privacy, Compliance, Intellectual Property, and Employment to implement global initiatives while providing insights from a local legal perspective
• Motivate team member to reach the full potential and achieve higher productivity together
• Accomplishing ad-hoc requests, exploring opportunities to add value to work projects
• Reviewing various business contracts per request by the manager

Primary Interactions - Internal

• Internal: Thailand team, ROA team, including not limited to Regional Director, Country (Clusters) and Regional Managers, Marketing, Human Resources and Supply Chain; VLSIPL - Legal Analyst / Company Secretary; Legal Counsel - Australia Pacific and Lead Counsel - APAC

What You Will Need

• Degree qualification from an accredited university
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Bar certificate in any ROA jurisdiction
• People management experience
• Embodies the three virtues of an ideal team player: hungry, humble, and smart

What Will Set You Apart

• Ability to speak in Thai, Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, or any other Asian language
• Excellent command of all aspects of legal and company secretary matters
• Should be able to formulate strategies to deal with legal, secretarial, and compliance-related matters
• Well-acquainted with applicable laws, guidelines, and regulations
• Excellent communication, both written and oral, including drafting and negotiation skills

Key skills and competencies:

• Drive for Results: Create high-performance work systems built on best practices to deliver business goals
• Timely decision-making
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with team members, staff, and external contacts
• Reporting, research, and legal administration skills
• Stakeholder relationships, planning, prioritization, attention to detail, confidentiality, and reliability
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to take direction and work independently

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

•    Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 1540